Happy Friday!
WOW! I can't believe we are already just a day away from November! Time flies when you're having fun!
We saw so many amazing costumes this week. Thank you for showing your school spirit and supporting the Trick or Treat Street event. It was great to connect with our community and as we go into the weekend stay safe, have fun, and Happy Halloween!
Go Angels!
- Principal Terita Walker
November 3-7 Student Perception Survey Window
November 6 9/10/11 College & Career Night (6 pm)
November 12 Future Angels Night (5:30 - 7:45 pm)
November 13 Level 1 Performance
November 12-13 College Board Accuplacer Testing
November 14-15 The Mile High Invitational
November 17 Angelaires Dazzle Night (6:30 pm)
November 17-18 Spring Musical Auditions
November 18 9th Grade Elections
November 19 DECA District Competitions
November 20 BSA East Black Faculty Thanksgiving Event
November 24-28 Thanksgiving Break
Additional Events:
Youth on Record, an organization dedicated to empowering young people through music and creative media. We have a bunch of FREE program offerings for young musicians!
Creative Enrichment Classes for middle and high school students. Classes next session include Beatmaking, Songwriting, and Piano Lab.
Studio Bookings young musicians can book out space in our Youth Media Studio for recording, mixing, band rehearsals, songwriting sessions, and jam sessions
Drop-in Fridays - Youth and Families are welcome to drop in on Fridays for tours, studio access, and a regular schedule of events and activations including First Friday Open Mic!
Here is our registration link. Once registered, artists and their families will have access to our scheduling system. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, and we hope to connect with you soon.
FREE Afterschool Meals for Youth All Year
Support Group for Parents of Asian Students with Disabilities
Monthly Know Your Rights and Safety Planning with Servicios de la Raza
Free Museum Days in Denver (Kids 18 and under always free at History Colorado, and Clifford Still Museum)
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m - 9 p.m: Free Walk-in Health Clinic at Center for African American Health
Please find our most up to date calendar with all East events here.
Denver Public Schools released information regarding the government shutdown and its effect on the disbursement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Please find this information is their latest newsletter.
Here are some East-specific resources that are available to families during this time.
THIS Sunday, November 2nd from 4 - 6 pm the East Angel Foundation will be hosting an emergency fundraiser to help raise funds for East families who need food, grocery, and clothing support. The event will be a cocktail hour with a live opera singer! The event will take place at Gillette House (735 N Clarkson St, 505-470-4094).
Here is what you can do to help!
Donations can be made via Venmo @EastAngels-Pantry
Angel Packs (specify your donation via the dropdown selection under "Designation" on the EAF website)
Grocery gift cards ($20-$25 each)
Gently used bags of clothing which can be left on the porch as you enter the event.
We hope you'll join us in supporting our East community!
The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS) will be held at East High School on November 10th and 11th. Questions will take one class period to complete. Responses to the survey are anonymous and serve to inform the state on programs and policies that help youth thrive.
Students are not required to take the survey. To opt your student out, please contact the survey coordinator at your child’s school within the next two weeks if you do NOT want your child to participate. If you wish to give your child permission to participate, no action is needed at this time.
Survey Coordinator Name: Brian Fun, BSN RN East High School Nurse
Survey Coordinator Email: brian_fun@dpsk12.net
Survey Coordinator Phone Number: 720-423-8321
Questions? Please refer to the Survey FAQs for more information.
Carla Madison will be having a closure on their entire 2nd and 3rd floor (weight room, gym, spin studio and fitness studio) beginning Monday, 11/10/25 and extending until Monday, 12/1/25.
They will be open for operations in the pool area, but there will be limited space for hosting East students.
Families, we invite you to visit our Presentations & Slides page on the Senior Site! You’ll find helpful resources, including a recorded session for students interested in applying to colleges abroad, with guidance on application timelines and international requirements.
We’ve also added scholarship presentation slides where we shared opportunities for students who identify as Latino, so please encourage your student to explore and apply! As always, reach out to the Counseling Team if you have any questions or need support.
Be sure you take a look at the events happening below to stay up to date on all things related to our Counseling Department!
Upcoming College Rep Visits: Admissions representatives from universities all over the country are coming to East to talk to YOU! This is your chance to learn more about schools you are interested in. Explore which colleges are visiting and sign up on MaiaLearning.com under the "Events" tab!
College Night for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be on November 6th at 6pm. Guardians and students are asked to join us! The 9th and 10th grade presentation will be in the Auditorium, and the 11th grade presentation will be in the Commons. Join us to learn what colleges are looking for and what you can be doing now to prepare for the process later!
Junior Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) Required for ALL Juniors!
For juniors with last names A-K, your ICAP will be on November 5th and for juniors with last names L-Z, yours will be on November 12th. No matter which date you are assigned, this will occur during Enrichment in the Auditorium. If you are not able to attend your assigned day, attend on the day that works best for you!
Our East Thrift club has an event coming up on November 7th from 2:40 to 4:00 pm. This event will take place in the Commons, where it will be stocked with clothes collected by our Halo Hanger (clothing bank) for all students to come in and grab whatever they would like! There will be clothes, shoes, and jackets (for the upcoming winter months). We are still taking donations, so please get us your warm clothes for winter before November 3rd. All clothing is accepted but, the most needed items are teen boy clothing, winter jackets, and backpacks. Feel free to drop off donations in the box in the Commons, the Nurses Office, 668 N Ogden St or 2750 E 7th Ave.
Our Noche de Familias event will take place on November 7th here at East High School from 6-8 pm.
Our Future Angels Experiences (in-person) will happen on two different occasions. The first will be on November 12th at East from 5:30 - 7:45 pm, and the second will be on December 8th here at East from 5:30 - 7:45 pm.
RSVP for the Future Angels Night using the this link (Google Form)
November 14th: Senior class meeting - Period 2
November 18th: 9th grade elections - Period 2
Jostens will be here on November 14th during 2nd period to talk about caps and gowns and pass out packets. Please encourage your senior to attend and pick up a packet. An email will be sent out to senior parents with more information.
PSAT/NMSQT:
Any student who took the PSAT/NMSQT test during our regular testing week will be able to access their scores on the CB app or on their CB account starting Oct. 23rd.
Students will take the College Board Accuplacer test in their English and Math classes on November 12th and 13th. If your student will be testing, they will be notified by their English and Math teachers.
Advanced Placement (AP):
A couple of important dates are coming up:
Drop an AP test without a fee: November 14th is the last day to drop an AP test without paying the $40 College Board fee. If you need to drop a test, reach out to Shaylyn Lashua, East’s AP Coordinator, at shaylyn_lashua@dpsk12.net.
AP Scholarship: November 14th is also the last day to apply for the AP Scholarship, which reduces your test fee from $100 to $20. Don’t miss out!
➡️ Apply Here for the AP Scholarship
Dear East High School families:
We are thrilled to announce a new and culturally immersive travel opportunity in spring 2027 to Japan! The fact that you are receiving this means your student is invited to join us! We are hosting a VIRTUAL meeting for families to learn more. Please register for the meeting using the highlighted link below. Registering for the meeting allows us to communicate if there are any updates and follow up with all interested families after the meeting.
https://rsvp.eftours.com/vde56hp (November 4th, 6:30 - 7 pm) (and please register even if you can’t make it so we can follow up!)
We’ll cover all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic and scholarship opportunities, and the cost of our trip, which includes a limited time early enrollment discount. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment!
There are limited spots on this tour, and we expect them to fill quickly, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity for your child!
Thanks,
Deborah Voss + Dave Medicus
Your Travel Team
Human Trafficking 101: A Training for Guardians and Caregivers
In this guided presentation, guardians and caregivers will learn how children are vulnerable and how people may use tactics, such as grooming, to take advantage of those vulnerabilities. The presenters will discuss realistic steps you can take to identify and respond to suspected exploitation. In addition, there will be a practical training on assisting children to develop safety plans to protect them from exploitation.
For more information, please visit this registration link.
Dazzle featuring our East High Angelaires will be November 17th at 6:30 PM at Dazzle Music Venue. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit the Dazzle Denver website.
Come out and support the East Dance Company's Coffee House performances. Performances will be in the East Auditorium on the following dates:
Thursday, December 4th at 7 pm
Friday, December 5th at 4 pm and 7 pm
Please visit the East Dance Company ticket website for more information.
Interested in trying out for a winter sport? Get Registered TODAY!
https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/25-26-winter-sports-denver-east
Winter Tryout Dates
November 11th
Ice Hockey - Big Bear Ice Arena - Times will be emailed to players based on position & grade
November 17th
Girls Basketball - East Panek & Calloway Gyms 4-5:45 PM
Boys Basketball - East Panek & Calloway Gyms 6-8 PM
Girls Swim & Dive - Carla Madison Pool 4-6 PM
Boys & Girls Wrestling - East South Gym (2nd Floor) 4- 6 PM
Any questions email Justin Saylor justin_saylor@dpsk12.net or Michelle Brown michelle_brown1@dpsk12.net
East High has a 100 year history of student journalism. Along with publishing a monthly print edition, students in Casey Hudson's journalism elective manage their own website: East Spotlight News website, and their own Instagram: Spotlight Instagram. Be on the lookout for more amazing student journalism this year!
DECA Pie & Ice Cream Fundraiser
Order your treats by November 7th. Pickup will be at East on November 17th. Scan the QR Code above to place your order now!
*If you are interested in learning more about DECA and receiving their newsletter, visit this link. Additionally, if you are interested in helping the DECA team, they are looking for business sponsors to contribute and support! Please contact our Lead DECA Advisor, Maryann Roth, for more information: maryann_roth@dpsk12.net.
Are you interested in getting involved at East? The Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) a volunteer-led organization where parents, educators, students, and community members work together to make East the best it can be. If you are interested in joining, please fill out this form.
Our next CSC meeting will be on Thursday, December 18th in the Social Room at East from 5 pm - 6:30 pm. For more information about CSC, please visit our website.
Click on the event to learn more/register:
High School Family Engagement Opportunity
Dreams to Degrees kickoff this November will help 9th–11th grade families explore how to connect students’ dreams to real postsecondary goals, career pathways, and Colorado’s future opportunities.
Spanish: Nov. 12, 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Zoom (Register Here)
English: Nov. 19, 6:30 - 7:30 pm on Zoom (Register Here)
Ongoing
Monthly Know Your Rights and Safety Planning with Servicios de la Raza
Free Museum Days in Denver (Kids 18 and under always free at History Colorado, and Clifford Still Museum)
Tuesdays 5:30 p.m - 9 p.m: Free Walk-in Health Clinic at Center for African American Health
To sign up for Coffee with the Principal, please visit this link! Please use the live link to sign up for the next session. All sessions will be hosted from 7:15 - 8:15 am in the Social Room which is on the second floor of East.
The dates for each session are below:
11/06/2025
Featuring Assistant Principal Cameron Browne!
12/04/2025
01/08/2026
02/05/2026
03/05/2026
04/09/2026
05/07/2026
The Spirit Store is open for the school year and its operating hours
are daily during the lunch break. The Spirit Store is run by
volunteers and will be closed if a volunteer is not available. If you
would like to confirm store hours, volunteer, or ask questions, please
contact spiritstore@eastangelfoundation.org. All Spirit Store proceeds
support the East Angel Foundation. For more on EAF, visit
the EAF Website. Make sure you follow the Spirit Store on Instagram - @denvereastspiritstore.
Thank you for your support!
